Swiss Space Program Targets Thousands Of Pieces Of ‘Orbital Debris’
Countries pursue space programs for a variety of reasons — to communicate faster; to track the weather; to spy on …
Obama Seeks To Change Change; Shift Looms For Pennies And Nickels
The Obama administration has already reined in production of $1 coins. Now it’s looking to give the Treasury more leeway …
Scientists Debate How To Conduct Bird Flu Research
Scientists working with bird flu recently called a 60-day halt on some controversial experiments, and the unusual move has been …
Robert Rubin: Economic Future Is Most ‘Uncertain’ He’s Ever Seen
Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin says the U.S. economic outlook is the most “uncertain” he has seen in his lifetime. …
Europe Wants Assurances For Latest Greek Bailout
The European Union says Greece has made some progress, but not enough, to merit the new bailout it desperately needs …
Audits Are Under Way At Apple Supplier Foxconn’s Plants
Audits of working conditions are under way at Foxconn’s manufacturing plants in China, a key link in Apple’s supply chain …
Obama’s Manufacturing Push Meets Skepticism From Experts
Manufacturing is as American as motherhood, baseball and apple pie. Who could be against Americans making more of what they …
Goodbye To The King Size: Mars To Downsize Candy Bars In 2013
Ready to say goodbye to a sliver of your Snickers? And how about a slightly slimmer Mars bar? By the …
Kids Listen When Parents Say No To Teen Drinking
Parents are divided on how best to handle teenage drinking. Should they prohibit it outright, or let teenagers drink with …
New Telescope To Make 10-Year Time Lapse Of Sky
Every 10 years, about two dozen of this country’s top astronomers and astrophysicists get together under the auspices of the …
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